Re: Real world OCP

I got my 7.3 OCP after years of experience... without studying for the tests at all and taking them on a whim

I failed the 7.3 upgrade to 8.0 by about 2 points (of course at the time, I had not worked on 8.0 or 8.1)

I PASSED the 8.0 upgrade to 8.1, taking the test at the same time I took the 7.3 to 8.0 test. Again, never having at that time worked on any version of 8

I can answer (and do <G>) some of the questions here. More often I find myself saving the response(s) because they contain "wow, I didn't know that and I bet I'll need it someday" information.

I am amazed and in awe of some of the people on this list who seem to have endless internal memory capacity to remember and answer, in clear and precise detail, questions that span a variety of Oracle areas.

FWIW Rachel

>From: "O'Neill, Sean" <Sean.ONeill_at_organon.ie>
>Reply-To: ORACLE-L_at_fatcity.com
>To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L <ORACLE-L_at_fatcity.com>
>Subject: Real world OCP
>Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 01:31:32 -0800
>
>I've seen a number of threads at various stages about whether OCP is of any
>real practical value. For example some have expressed the point of view
>that it's a memory test and whilst it's fine to know the theoery practical
>experience is significant too. I don't know how many OCP's actively take
>part on this list but it occured to me that with the range of problems
>being
>posted here that a possible good validation of OCP, possibly especially for
>those who "crash coursed" it is to see how many of the problems posted you
>can answer..... It's kinda easier when they're not your problems ;)
>Of course the Oracle product is expanding and there are now OCPs for
>various
>areas but I think the principle still applies. For the past few weeks,
>when
>I've had time, I've been looking a questions posted and trying to see if I
>can answer them, comparing my attempts with those posted. It's a bit of
>fun
>and also a real eyer opener about my lack of knowledge, or misunderstood
>POV
>in many cases. Thanks to all who share knowledge on the list!!!
>
>Any OCP's on the list care to share how well they do at answering questions
>posted and for background whether they "crashed coursed" or got
>certification there after X years of on the job experience?.
>
>
>
>Regards,
>Sean :)
>
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